Medical instrument
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
metal
Measurements
150 x 20 mm
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514770
Summary
A trocar with cannula used to drain fluid off the knee.
Provenance
Acquired by the National Trust when The Workhouse and associated buildings were purchased in 1997. Found in th former Firbeck Infirmary during restoration.
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed: '16 FG', 'THACKRAYS LEEDS ENGLAND', 'St crispins'